Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Regal 2500 Bowrider 2012 vs Regal 4460 Commodore Express 2009: Same Brand, Different Boat
The Regal 2500 Bowrider 2012 is a deep-V design and the Regal 4460 Commodore Express 2009 is a modified-V design, so you're likely deciding between two noticeably different on-water experiences. Hull type shapes everything from ride quality and fuel burn to dock handling and resale trajectory.
Size is the most obvious dividing line here. The Regal 4460 Commodore Express 2009 measures 44,6 feet overall (2009), giving it roughly 18,3 additional feet of deck space compared to the Regal 2500 Bowrider 2012 at 26,3 feet (2012). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Regal 4460 Commodore Express 2009 tips the scales at 22 000 lbs - 17 400 lbs less than the Regal 2500 Bowrider 2012 at 4 600 lbs. That difference is meaningful if you're working within a half-ton or three-quarter-ton truck's tow rating, especially once you factor in a motor, gear, and fuel.
The Regal 2500 Bowrider 2012 is rated for up to 13 people. Passenger data for the Regal 4460 Commodore Express 2009 wasn't available.
Bottom line: The Regal 4460 Commodore Express 2009 at 44,6 ft is the right call if deck space, comfort, and entertaining are top of your list. The Regal 2500 Bowrider 2012 at 26,3 ft wins on trailering ease, likely lower purchase price, and simpler docking - a solid choice for a buyer who wants more boat for less money.
General Boat Info
Model2500 Bowrider
Model4460 Commodore Express
Model Year2012
Model Year2009
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam8 ft. 6 in. (2.6 m)
Beam14 ft. (4.2 m)
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Meters4.27
Beam - Inches102
Beam - Inches168
Bridge clearance - Detail5 ft. 1 in. (1.5 m) top down 7 ft. 10 in. (2.3 m) top opt. arch
Bridge clearance - Detail10 ft. 7 in. (3.2 m) top of arch 12 ft. 10 in. (3.9 m) top of hardtop
Bridge clearance - Meters2.39
Bridge clearance - Meters3.91
Bridge clearance - Inches94
Bridge clearance - Inches154
Deadrise21°
Deadrise20°
Depth - Detail34 in. (0.8 m) cockpit - helm
Depth - Detail30 in. (0.7 m) cockpit - helm
Depth - Centimeters86.36
Depth - Centimeters76.2
Depth - Inches34
Depth - Inches30
Draft [drive up] - Detail19 in. (0.4 m) high trim
Draft [drive up] - Detail35 in. (0.9 m)
Draft [drive up] meters0.48
Draft [drive up] meters0.89
Draft [drive up] inches19
Draft [drive up] inches35
Weight - Detail4,600 lbs. (2,086 kg) with 5.0L engine
Weight - Detail22,000 lbs. (9,979 kg) with twin 8.1 l engines
Weight - kg2086.52
Weight - kg9979.02
Weight - lbs.4600
Weight - lbs.22000
Height - Detail8 ft. 1 in. (2.4 m) est. height on trailer - top of w/s 6 ft. 7 in. (2 m) w/s to keel
Height - Detail12 ft. 9 in. (3.9 m) top of arch with radar
Height - Meters2.46
Height - Meters3.89
Height - Inches97
Height - Inches153
Length - Feet26.25
Length - Feet44.58
Length overall - Detail26 ft. 3 in. (8 m)
Length overall - Detailnot available
Length overall - Meters8
Length overall - Metersnot available
Length overall - Inches315
Length overall - Inchesnot available
Length [over all with swim platform]not available
Length [over all with swim platform]44 ft. 7 in. (13.6 m) with platform
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typeDeep Vee
Hull typeModified Vee
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail68 gal. (257 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail328 gal. (1241.6 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters257.41
Fuel tank capacity - Liters1241.61
Fuel tank capacity - Gal68
Fuel tank capacity - Gal328
Drive typeI/O
Drive typeI/O - Twin
Operational Info
StorageCockpit: 124.4 cu. ft. (3.5 m³)
Storagenot available
Water capacity16 gal. (60 l)
Water capacity101 gal. (382.2 l) fresh
Maximum capacity2,265 lbs. (1,027 kg)
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum people13
Maximum peoplenot available
Headroomnot available
Headroom6 ft. 6 in. (1.9 m) cabin
Holding tank capacity - Detailnot available
Holding tank capacity - Detail48 gal. (181.6 l)
Holding tank capacity - Litersnot available
Holding tank capacity - Liters181.7
Holding tank capacity - Galnot available
Holding tank capacity - Gal48